19 commercial chefs and non-commercial participants, including students, caterers and others, are putting their best soup forward to help out The Gathering Place.

The second annual “Soups On” event goes tomorrow (Fri) at The Grande downtown from 11 am to 2 pm.

Executive Director of the soup kitchen, Dennis Chippa ways it’s a big fundraiser for them.

“The proceeds will all to go the Gathering Place for our ongoing operational expenses, and that’s mainly the purchasing of food,” Chippa said.

There are a couple of awards, including the people’s choice “Golden Ladle Award” and a Judge’s Award.

Mitch and Vicki from 101.9 Rock are two of the judges for the event.

Tickets are $10 and are available at The Gathering Place or at the door.